The Formula Vee is one of iRacing’s most beloved classes, a genuine community cornerstone that has delivered some of the closest, most competitive racing on the platform since it arrived in 2021. For Season 3, iRacing is expanding the Vee lineup for the first time, adding two brand-new variants to the garage. The original Formula Vee stays exactly as it is, free to all members and unchanged. These two new cars are purely additive options for anyone who wants something fresh.
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The real-world Formula Vee dates back to 1963, when it was designed as an ultra-accessible, low-cost single-seater class in the United States. It worked extraordinarily well. Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Keke Rosberg all turned laps in a Formula Vee before going on to Formula 1 championships. In iRacing, the car carries that same character: nimble, technical racing that strips out all the downforce and electronic aids and leaves you with pure mechanical grip, racecraft, and tire management. The participation numbers reflect it. The Vee consistently draws strong grids, because the racing it produces is genuinely good.
The two new variants arrive as a two-for-one optional purchase alongside the existing free car. iRacing has kept the specific details on the new variants close until launch, but the intent is clear: offer visual and mechanical variety for drivers who want something slightly different from the base car, while keeping the class broadly compatible on track. The original Vee stays free and keeps its place in official series. The new cars sit alongside it as an opt-in upgrade for anyone who wants to try a different look or feel.
This approach has worked before. A couple of years ago, iRacing expanded the Street Stock lineup with two new cars using the same two-for-one bundle model, and the response was positive across the board. It brought fresh interest to an established class without fragmenting the existing community or forcing anyone to spend money to stay competitive in the base series. The Formula Vee expansion follows the same pattern, and there is good reason to expect the same outcome. The base class continues as normal, and the new options give returning drivers something to explore.
The two-for-one bundle structure is worth noting on its own terms because it represents real value. Buying a single car in iRacing typically runs around ten dollars. Getting two new Vee variants for a similar price, while the original remains completely free, is a reasonable ask for one of the platform’s most popular classes. For anyone who races the Vee regularly and wants to try something different, the cost per car is low and the variety is meaningful.
The original Formula Vee remains one of the best entry points in iRacing for drivers looking for honest, close racing without big car costs or complex setup work. The iRacing Formula Vee Season 3 additions build on that foundation without changing what makes it work. The two new cars are available now in the iRacing store. If you’ve been looking for a reason to revisit the Vee class, or if you’ve never tried it, Season 3 is a good moment to start.
